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Dirty Work6-12 Zack Minasian joined Murph & Markus to share his perspective on the timing of the Giants big roster moves, Justin Verlander's health status, Bryce Eldridge's promotion, and facing the Dodgers this weekend without Chapman & BaileyGeneral Manager for the San Francisco Giants, Zack Minasian joined Murph & Markus to share his perspective on the timing of the Giants big roster moves, Justin Verlander's health status, Bryce Eldridge's promotion, and facing the Dodgers this weekend without Chapman & BaileySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1228 min
Papa & Silver Podcast5-27 Scott Harris joins Papa & Silver to reflect on his time getting to know Buster Posey when he was the General Manager for the Giants and how the Tigers have built their winning culture over the past yearFormer Giants General Manager (2019-2022) and current President of Baseball Operations for the Detroit Tigers Scott Harris joins Papa & Silver to reflect on his time getting to know Buster Posey when he was the General Manager for the Giants and how the Tigers have built their winning culture over the past yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2720 minDirty Work5-22 Zack Minasian joined Murph & Markus this morning to discuss who will fill Verlander's spot in the rotation, Patrick Bailey's overall value, and Bryce Eldridge's development at first baseGeneral Manager for the San Francisco Giants, Zack Minasian joined Murph & Markus this morning to discuss who will fill Verlander's spot in the rotation, Patrick Bailey's overall value, and Bryce Eldridge's development at first baseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-2219 min
Infatu Asian PodcastEp 165 Chatting With Mr. Prasetyo Hadi the Consul General of Indonesia in San Francisco!Mr. Prasetyo Hadi is the Consul General for Indonesia in San Francisco. I met Mr. Prasetyo Hadi at a fun celebration by the Indonesian Consulate in San Francisco. I asked if we could do an episode together, and so we got together and had a fun chat at the Consulate General, which happens to be near my work. They couldn’t have been nicer, showing me some of the warmth and hospitality Indonesia is famous for. I can’t wait to visit Indonesia someday!
In the meantime, if you’d like a taste of Indonesia you can visit...2025-03-1227 min
Tech DiplomacyNiels Nagelhus Schia: AI and democratic electionsHow does AI impact democratic elections, and what steps can we take to prevent or mitigate negative effects?
In this episode, we’re joined by Niels Nagelhus Schia, a Norwegian research professor at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, where he specializes in the intersection of technology and international relations. In addition to leading the Security and Defense Research Group and co-managing the center's Technology Research Center, Schia has chaired the Norwegian Expert Group on AI, Democracy, and Elections (2024-2025)
The expert group recently finalized its report, Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and Nation...2025-03-0527 min
The Executive ExchangeHetch Hetchy, San Francisco's secret engineering marvel (with Dennis Herrera, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)Hetch Hetchy, San Francisco's secret engineering marvel (with Dennis Herrera, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark interviews Dennis Herrera, the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Dennis shares his extensive background as a former City Attorney and his current role leading the SFPUC, a $3 billion enterprise serving millions of people in the Bay Area with water, wastewater, and power services. Dennis discusses the significance of the Hetch Hetchy water system, its historical background, and its importance to San Francisco's growth. The...2025-01-2111 min
49ers Press PassJohn Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap the Final Day of the 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan broke down the 49ers Day 3 picks of S Malik Mustapha, RB Isaac Guerendo, WR Jacob Cowing, OL Jarrett Kingston and LB Tatum Bethune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2820 min49ers Podcast NetworkJohn Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan broke down the 49ers Day 2 picks of CB Renardo Green and OL Dominick Puni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2712 min49ers Press PassJohn Lynch and Kyle Shanahan Recap Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan broke down the 49ers Day 2 picks of CB Renardo Green and OL Dominick Puni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2712 min49ers Podcast NetworkJohn Lynch Previews 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch discussed the team’s strategy heading into the draft and shared updates regarding WR Brandon Aiyuk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2228 min49ers Press PassJohn Lynch Previews 2024 NFL Draft | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch discussed the team’s strategy heading into the draft and shared updates regarding WR Brandon Aiyuk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2228 min
SPARKSLen Egert ’91 - General Counsel at San Francisco BalletDeans Leslie and Grand welcome Len Egert General Counsel/General Manager of the San Francisco Ballet on this episode of SPARKS. Len is an executive, labor leader, and attorney with over 20 years of experience in entertainment and labor relations. He currently serves as the General Counsel / General Manager at San Francisco Ballet, where he oversees the legal, operations, and union labor relations functions for one of the world's premier ballet companies.
With a collaborative and determined approach, Len has successfully led and transformed major entertainment unions, such as the American Guild of Musical Artists and SAG-AFTRA, where he has represented...2024-04-1931 min
Tech DiplomacyVolker Türk: Human Rights & TechnologyWhat are the human rights implications of technology? What is the human rights perspective on elections and generative AI? How can social media, digital literacy, and critical thinking be included in the school curriculum? What is the importance of the technology industry to take human rights considerations into account? How can human rights be a powerful transformative force for the better of the world and how can we close the digital divide and use technology to combat hunger and ensure education is innovated around the world?
With Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, w...2024-02-2728 min
Freakonomics RadioHow the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success. SOURCES:Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders; former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.Al Guido, president of the San Francisco 49ers.Kyle Juszczyk, fullback for the San Francisco 49ers.Bob Lange, senior vice president of communications for the Philadelphia Eagles; for...2024-02-051h 03
NextcastsBuilding a Circular Future: Redefining Sustainability in Construction with Circular Engineering for Architecture from ETH Zürich, Nextcasts, Metropolis Episode 3In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 3”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Arabelle de Saussure from Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zürich. The CEA develops research on matching reused architectural materials & projects through digitalization for circularity.Arabelle and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from current challenges in construction to the CEA’s approach to more circular construction methods as well as their general outlook on the future of cities. About METROPOLIS:The episode is part of the nextcasts METROPOLIS season, which is a piece of Swissnex...2023-10-2635 min
NextcastsRethinking Wastewater Management: Innovations in Nutrient Recycling with VunaNexus, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with David DeChambrier from Vuna Nexus, a Swiss Startup with the goal to reduce water waste by recycling urine. David and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of Vuna Nexus to the different types of water treatment as well as their general outlook on the future of cities. About METROPOLIS:The episode is part of the Nextcasts METROPOLIS season, which is a piece of Swissnex in San Francisco’s 20-anniversary programming METROPOLIS. For two decades, Swissnex...2023-10-2423 min
NextcastsCreating Sustainable Cities: The Architects' Perspective with MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1, MacIver-Ek ChevrouletNextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Anna MacIver-EK and Axel Chevroulet from MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, a Swiss architecture office. Anna, Axel, and Emilia cover a variety of topics, from the difference between Scandinavian and Swiss approaches over their project, “Pétanque Renanaise” and their general outlook on the future of cities. About METROPOLIS: The episode is part of the nextcasts METROPOLIS season, which is a piece of Swissnex in San Francisco’s 20-anniversary programming METROPOLIS. For two decades, Swissnex in San Francisco...2023-10-1943 min
Fifth & MissionWhat a San Francisco Psychiatrist Learned Talking with Mentally Ill People on the StreetYears ago, Dr. Robert Okin took to San Francisco’s streets with a camera and a request: to take portraits and speak with mentally ill homeless people. The former head of psychiatry at San Francisco General Hospital published their stories and photos in a book, “Silent Voices,” whose second edition was released this year. Okin joins host Laura Wenus to share what he learned, what he makes of the state’s new CARE Court, and why he thinks the systems meant to stabilize this population often fail them instead. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/podGot a tip, com...2023-10-0427 min49ers Podcast NetworkLynch Reviews the Process of Creating the 49ers Initial 53-Man Roster | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to the media on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-3114 min49ers Press PassLynch Reviews the Process of Creating the 49ers Initial 53-Man Roster | Press PassSan Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke to the media on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-3114 min
CatalyzeFrom the dugout to the boardroom: Bobby Evans ’91 and his path to becoming general manager of the San Francisco GiantsOn a spring day in Chapel Hill, Bobby Evans ’91 joined scholar host Benny Klein ’25 outside the Morehead-Cain Foundation to share about his life and career as a Major League Baseball executive. Bobby is the former general manager of the San Francisco Giants, a role he served from 2015 to 2018. Bobby speaks about his grandmother’s pivotal advice as a high schooler, his start in baseball as an intern at UNC–Chapel Hill, the opportunities that led to the general manager role, and the highs and lows of working with the Giants. He also gives his perspective on a people-fi...2023-06-2746 min
ConfluenceTech Policy and the Current Geopolitical Puzzle with Anja ManuelIn this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sakar is joined by Anja Manuel, author, advisor and expert on U.S. foreign policy. Anja is a co-founder and partner at the consulting firm Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC and the Executive Director of the Aspen Strategy Group and the Aspen Security Forum. In their discussion, Rana and Anja exchange views on recent geopolitical developments, including strategic realignment towards the Indo-Pacific region, and the implications for the tech sector. Their conversation touches on a wide range of issues from challenges to research and innovation ecosystems to the rise of mi...2023-03-2328 minConfluenceChip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology with Chris MillerWe’re in a race today to control one of the world’s most critical resources – microchips – with the United States and China increasingly in conflict. This race for control does not entail just the quantity of chips produced, but also includes efforts to stay steps ahead of the latest developments in design and computing power. In this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sakar is joined by Chris Miller, author of Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, to break down current conflicts in the semiconductor industry and put them into historical context. Chris shares vie...2023-03-0228 minFifth & MissionCal-OSHA Ends Mandatory COVID Sick PayCalifornia's workplace regulators have passed a new set of rules that no longer require employers to pay workers to stay home if they catch the virus. Reporter Chase DiFeliciantonio joins host Demian Bulwa with details. Plus: Reporter Mallory Moench talks about staff shortages at San Francisco General Hospital and 911 dispatch as COVID surges. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-12-1618 minConfluenceProtecting the Rights of Children Online with Baroness Beeban KidronIn today’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar and guest Baroness Beeban Kidron discuss her work as a leading global advocate for the rights of children online. They discuss her journey from her time as a photographer and filmmaker to her current position as a policymaker. Baroness Kidron shares lessons from the UK Age Appropriate Design Code, a critical piece of legislation that she has led; discusses the status of similar pieces of legislation around the world; and offers advice for policymakers to learn from each other and safeguard children from the downsides of technology. LINKS:2022-12-1547 min
Financial PerspectivesVC & Tech w/John Ailanjian, CFA - Partner & CIO at Next Play CapitalSend us a message!On this episode of the CFA Society San Francisco Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with John Ailanjian, CFA, General Partner and CIO for Next Play Capital. John has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s quantitative models to screen and perform due diligence on company investments. He also plays an integral role in the programming and education of Next Play Capital’s Fellowship program. Prior to joining Next Play Capital, John was the CEO and Founder of Aspen Highland Management, an entity that provided investment advisory services to several high...2022-11-2939 min
ISFA PodcastDaniela Veronica Ciucarelli: “El handball significa toda mi forma de ser” .Entrevistamos a Daniela Veronica Ciucarelli, de 33 años, nacida de Buenos Aires, actual residente de Villa General Belgrano desde el 2020.
Es profesora superior de educación física y actualmente esDT y formadora de handball en el colegio Alemán (Villa Gral. Belgrano), además de trabajar como preparadora física de manera particular.
Empezó con el deporte a la corta edad de 10 años y logró jugar en grandes equipos en Buenos Aires, como River PLate y Nuestra Señora de Luján. Participo de importantes torneos de manera nacional e internacional y formo parte de la...2022-11-1411 min
NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area ChapterPresidio Bay Ventures - What’s Their Secret Sauce? A Conversation with Founder Cyrus SanandajiIn this episode host Dave Karol, Managing Director, Ridge Capital Investors interviews Cyrus Sanandaji, Founder and Managing Director of Presidio Bay Ventures a San Francisco based investment and development firm focused on design, construction, and long-term operation of a diverse set of product types.
The rich and candid conversation includes insights into what drove Sanandaji to start the company after working for the US General Services Administration (GSA) delivering projects for agencies such as the FBI, how his international background shapes his perspective, where he sees the best opportunities for development during these uncertain times and how he...2022-11-091h 08
Líderes del FuturoCónsul General de México en San FranciscoLa Cónsul General de México en San Francisco nos visito para contestar preguntas de la comunidad y dar información de apoyo que existe para gente que necesita visas humanitarias. También nos dio más información del peligro de hacer citas con gente ajena ya que les estamos dando nuestra identidad y no sabemos como la usaran. #consuladomexicanosf #consulado #consuladomexicano #consuladomovil #sonomacounty #condadodesonoma #matriculasconsulares2022-10-2843 minConfluenceConfluence: Tech’s Role in the Global Transition to Net Zero with Vijay VaitheeswaranClimate change is one of the most critical challenges of our generation. On this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar discusses with guest Vijay Vaitheeswaran recent policy developments and the role of technology and innovation in supporting the global transition to net zero. Vaitheeswaran is the Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor at The Economist, covering the energy and utility industries, the clean energy transition, climate innovations and low carbon technologies. In their conversation, Rana and Vijay discuss timelines for clean energy transitions, and the incentives needed to support the generation and use of clean energy and th...2022-10-2743 min
SFSU GatorcastRyan Smith - Building Confidence in SFSU Students via MentorshipRyan Smith is an Assistant Professor at San Francisco State University, focused on Hospitality and Tourism. Prior to San Francisco State, he taught in Hong Kong, South Korea, and at the University of Houston. Most importantly, he’s faculty lead for the SFSU Lam College of Business Mentorship Program. Learn more about how the program is impacting students today and how to get more involved.Episode Quotes:On Alumni Generosity[2:15] Alumni in general love giving back to the college. Basically they just wanna feel like they can do something, and our stu...2022-10-0322 minConfluenceCanada’s Digital Policy Landscape with Taylor OwenHow do we regulate the Internet when there are so many components and so many ways it can go wrong? That’s what host Rana Sarkar discusses with guest Taylor Owen on this week’s episode. Taylor Owen is the Beaverbrook Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications, and founding director of The Center for Media, Technology and Democracy, and an Associate Professor in the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. In their conversation, Rana and Taylor dive into the challenges of monitoring content online; frameworks for tech regulation; how the information ecosystem has changed in the past...2022-09-2238 minConfluenceGeopolitics, Tech and the Indo-Pacific with James CrabtreeWelcome back for season two of Confluence! On this week’s episode, host Rana Sarkar sits down with James Crabtree, Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies - Asia office to discuss the current geopolitical and geoeconomic moment. Prior to joining the IISS, James was a Singapore-based author and journalist, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. His best-selling 2018 book, The Billionaire Raj: A Journey Through India’s New Gilded Age was shortlisted for the FT / McKinsey book of the year. Prior to academia, James worked for the Financial Time...2022-06-3029 minFifth & MissionPost-Boudin Recall: What Voters Want NowSome of the most contested races of the California primaries have one central issue in common: how to deal with public safety. From the recall of San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin, to the state attorney general and governor's race. Chronicle data reporter Susie Neilson joins host Cecilia Lei to explain the breakdown of the Boudin recall election by neighborhood, and then state Capitol reporter Dustin Gardiner explains what went down in the statewide primary races -- and whether the Boudin recall had a ripple effect. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about y...2022-06-0928 min
Tech DiplomacyAnna-Maria Osula: Cyber DiplomacyIn this episode, we explore the field of Cyber Diplomacy. How do we define it, and why is it important? Joined by cyber experts Anna-Maria Osula, Phd., digital governance fellow at Stanford University and Senior Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology, and Norwegian Deputy Consul General of Norway in San Francisco, Helge Marstrander, with an extensive cyber security background from the private sector. Join us to learn more about the work happening on a international, regional, and local level in the field of Cyber Diplomacy. The episode is hosted by Emma Blattmann, Senior Advisor for Technology, Innovation, and Science...2022-05-2725 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Georgia in San FranciscoIn today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable, Levan Beridze, Consul General of Georgia in San Francisco.
Listen in as the Consul General shares Georgia’s economic development and business environment, as well as Georgia’s perspective on regional economic expansion and the strengthening of the transport and transit corridors for additional energy independence and regional economic security.
Also, with regard to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Consul General also illustrates the effects of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine on regional trade, commerce and economic cooperation.2022-03-3023 minConfluenceDiversity in the BoardroomOn this week’s episode of Confluence, we tackle the critical issue of diversity in company leadership. Host Rana Sarkar speaks with two experts on the topic: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, Founder and Chair of theBoardlist, and Jennifer Holmstrom, Head of Platform at GGV Capital. Both women have long histories of advocating for both inclusive talent acquisition and hiring practices, as well as diverse boards. In this episode, learn more about why making sure that talent—at the top and bottom—is equitable and representative, and the role that both companies and government policy play in keeping our business and innova...2022-03-2445 minConfluenceThe Cost of Doing Nothing: A Conversation with Janice Stein on Leadership, Geopolitics and TechOn this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar sits down with Dr. Janice Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, to discuss how organizations and leaders must adapt to our rapidly changing geopolitical moment. Dr. Stein shares observations and lessons from years of advising with leaders and organizations allocating scarce resources to respond to rapid scale crises. How can leaders prepare to succeed in today’s uncertain environment and what is the cost of doing nothing? What critical skillsets are needed for organizations to adapt? What new frameworks will be n...2022-03-1752 min
GlobalSF : So FutureIn Conversation with the Consul General of Japan in San FranciscoGlobalSF congratulates the people of Japan on the occasion of their National Foundation Day, which was on February 11, as well as the 62nd birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan on February 23. In today’s episode, we are delighted to have the Honorable, Hiroshi Kawamura, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco.
Listen in as the Consul General shares the mission and goals of the office, as well as the industry focuses of Japan.2022-03-1516 min
The Just Baseball Show153 | Playing General Manager: 2022 San Francisco GiantsPeter & Jack are back together in what seems like a while to play general manager for the San Francisco Giants. The San Francisco Giants opened the 2021 season with a 74.5 win projection. One of the worst projections ever, as the Giants finished atop the NL West with a 107-55 record. This team lost some stars, and the roster isn't quite what it was last year. But you can't count them out, especially if they make a few moves.
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New MLB Prospects Podcast: T...2022-02-0355 minConfluenceMOVE: Migratory Tech Futures with Parag KhannaWith massive global shifts happening due to forces like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, people have started to migrate further away from cities. To understand how people, ideas, and innovation are moving around the world, host Rana Sarkar talks to geo-strategist Parag Khanna: Founder and Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm. Khanna recently authored a new monograph MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us. According to Khanna, economic collapse, the destablization of democracy, and technological disruption is leading us into a new era of mass migration. In this episode, we try to understand h...2022-01-2735 minConfluenceTech Talent & Diversity: What is Canada’s ‘Secret Sauce’?How does immigration policy impact Canadian tech’s ability to thrive globally? How do flows of both Canadian and foreign talent into and out of the country work? How can the private sector work to actually make companies, and their leadership, more diverse? And what ‘secret sauce’ makes Canada such an amazing place to work?To help us better answer those questions, you’ll hear from two key players working to make Canada’s technology sector more robust and diverse. Host Rana Sarkar speaks to Marco Mendicino—Canada’s former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship who recently trans...2021-12-2344 min
Tech DiplomacyMartin Rauchbauer: What is Tech Diplomacy?In this episode you will hear from Martin Rauchbauer, Austria's Tech Ambassador in Silicon Valley, Co-Director of Open Austria and Austrian Consul in San Francisco. Martin was sent to San Francisco in 2016 in order to open and establish his country’s first innovation outpost in Silicon Valley. Martin’s office helps Austrian entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, and creative minds to connect with the biggest innovation ecosystem in the world.
Please listen in to better understand what tech diplomacy is, how fast the concept is growing, and why it matters for foreign affairs.
Hosted by Emma Blattmann, Tech...2021-12-2022 min
EL CHICLE DE LA SALUDEl chicle de la salud (Episodio 1)En este prmier capítulo del "Chicle de la salud" hablaremos sobre tres noticias actuales muy importantes de interés general.
1. Mortalidad por riesgo cardiovascular en personas de 30 a 70 años se redujo en Colombia (Noticia nacional).
2. El 31 de octubre comenzará la vacunación contra COVID-19 en niños mayores de 3 años (Noticia del Valle del Cauca).
3. Cierre temporal de los servicios de Ginecobstetricia y Pediatría en Clínica San Francisco (Noticia Institucional).
No te pierdas este interesan...2021-11-1906 minConfluenceThe History and Future of Silicon ValleyIn order to understand what’s happening in Silicon Valley today, we look back at the history of the world’s most famous innovation hub. On this week’s episode of Confluence, host Rana Sarkar speaks with Margaret O’Mara, Professor in the Department of History at the University of Washington and author of The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America. Her book traces the region’s lineage back to its humble beginnings as the agricultural, “prune capital” of the world. It describes the unique set of circumstances and environmental factors which made Silicon Valley a global research hub b...2021-11-1844 minConfluenceTechplomacy for Tomorrow with Brad SmithOn this week’s episode of Confluence, we speak with President of Microsoft, Brad Smith. In 2019, Smith penned Tools & Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age, a book which explains how Big Tech has a core responsibility to address the issues and potential harms of the technologies they create. This year, Smith updated the book with a second edition for 2021 that includes new chapters on cybersecurity and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke to Smith about these updates, and how he’s seen the landscape in Silicon Valley change in the years since the book...2021-11-0444 min
Tech DiplomacyAnni Hellman: Mathematics behind AI and Social Media AlgorithmsIn this episode you will hear from Anni Hellman, EU Fellow at UC Berkeley and deputy Head of Unit at the European Commission. She is a mathematician and a qualified actuary and a Fellow of the Actuarial Association of Finland and holds degrees in mathematics, actuarial sciences and computer sciences.
Please listen in to get Anni's view on artificial intelligence in general and algorithms in particular as well as the disinformation challenge from a mathematical perspective.
Hosted by Gry Rabe Henriksen, Norwegian Consul General and Kylee Mebust, Deputy Director - Open Austria.
2021-10-2920 min